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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Lamprologus Werneri

Lamprologus werneri Poll, 1959
Max Length
12.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Lamprologus Werneri is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Lamprologus werneri
Authority
Poll, 1959
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
12.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Water Temp
22–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

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🌀 Behaviour

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🦐 Diet

Diet information for Lamprologus Werneri is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Lamprologus Werneri is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 25°C ; 4°S - 5°S west as Manianga, in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of Congo (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.9±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
12.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–25°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poll, 1959

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Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 23 records indexed .

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